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Westminster football’s 10-game win streak ends in Class 3A state semifinals • Estranged husband identified, charged in Sykesville house fire
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Carroll farmers urge drivers to slow down during busy fall harvest

Carroll County farmers working long fall harvest hours are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as more heavy farm equipment travels local roads after dark.

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Westminster football’s 10-game win streak ends in Class 3A state semifinals

Westminster scored two early touchdowns, but couldn’t hold off Oakdale in a Class 3A state semifinal.

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Estranged husband identified, charged in Sykesville house fire

A man who who was living in an RV in the driveway of his Sykesville home is accused of intentionally setting the home on fire.

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Maryland electric bills rising faster than those in Virginia as latter braces for new governor

The leadership change coming to Virginia next year could have big energy implications for the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Want to celebrate the holidays in Carroll County? Here’s what you need to know.

From festive tree lightings and holiday markets to Santa wagon rides and ballets, Carroll County offers fun seasonal activities for families and visitors of all ages.

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Piney Run given $7.2m in federal funding to rehabilitate dam

Piney Run Dam is considered “High Hazard” by Maryland Department of Environment Dam Safety classifications. A potential breach could cause significant harm to the surrounding area — including to a highway, a railroad, and hundreds of properties.

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A happy Thanksgiving to the people of Carroll County | READER COMMENTARY

Reader commentary: “As we gather with family, friends and neighbors this Thanksgiving, I want to extend my warmest wishes to the people of Carroll County.”

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Chris Roemer: Too many leaders seek to sow dissent | COMMENTARY

Lawmakers are playing a dangerous game by encourage service members to disobey orders, writes Chris Roemer.

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